Congrats on the decision Jim and welcome back. Enjoy the Holidays!

Welcome back. It's a great time to be sober. Enjoy the holidays rather the being in a bur throughout the holidays.

It took me a long time to understand that it is not willpower once, I have the first drink. I had many start days. Since I quit for good, I took a science course about addiction. I learned that the compulsion is hard wired in the brain. The only thing that we have will power over is the obsession to have the first drink.

I can't think of a better time to quit then Christmas.

Years from now, you will look back this time and remember why you relapsed and the steps you took to avoid it from happening again!

You will share this knowledge with others who will identify with the stresses of the Holiday season. You will save many lives!

God Bless!.

The time to quit is when you are ready. I was ready. You have to do some actions. You have to fill the void with something. What's it going to be. I found a room of other alcoholics and got control over the bottle. I drank to deal with life now I deal with life. It is attainable. But you have to take some action. If no the bottle will get you.
Be a moving target. You stand still and your done.
Get some coping skills somewhere, they are invaluable.
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At least you keep trying! You are strong to keep getting up! I have been doing the same thing for 8 years! I had 8 years at one time. Keep getting up and fighting! Keep talking to us, daily, tell us how things are going! These people are awesome!

Jim I wondered what happened to you.

Welcome back. Life starts today.

We are here for you.

I drank a six pack tonight. So pissed at myself. The rest of the booze in the house went down the drain. Tomorrow's a new day. Ugh

Don't kick yourself. Just stay fresh on the morning. Just remember, it isn't how many times you fall, it's how many times you get up!

Hey Jim
Great to hear that you are back (not that I knew you before because I'm new lol) I too am suffering withdrawals over Christmas but its not a bad time to put the plug in the jug.

Jim remember the shame this sixer brought you.

Start clean tomorrow with hope.

I too fell off the wagon, just took that first drink, I want my sobriety back, give myself the best Christmas

Sending you a lot of love and support Jim. The last time coming back took some time for me, thinking I could just enjoy drinking like normal people. But next thing you know, there are hangovers, plan cancellations, nearly missed flights, tons of money down the drain, etc.

I am glad to see you came back so soon... and are letting it be known that you are committed to staying sober. Keep coming back!

Welcome back to everyone seeking that life without alcohol.